All articles tagged with #legal dispute
Krafton reportedly agreed to pay up to $250 million in earnout to Unknown Worlds’ developers for Subnautica 2 after strong early sales, ending a legal dispute that led to the ousting and later reinstatement of the studio’s leadership. The payout is said to equate to about 35% of Krafton’s last year’s operating profit, according to The Korea Economic Daily (via IGN).
Subnautica 2 launched in Early Access with strong initial sales, while a Delaware court ruling and ongoing negotiations keep a $250 million earnout tied to Krafton’s acquisition of Unknown Worlds alive, including a founder’s rehiring and an extended payout deadline; the bonus—intended to be shared with up to ~100 staff—appears likely to be paid despite initial efforts to avoid it.
Alec Bohm’s lawyers have filed for a preliminary injunction to recover $528,618 allegedly withdrawn by his parents from a Bohm-linked brokerage account, part of a broader suit in which he seeks about $3 million for alleged mismanagement of his finances via LLCs; a Philadelphia judge gave the parents 10 days to respond and Bohm has asked to pause a Florida arbitration, pushing the dispute toward Philadelphia court action. Amid the case, Bohm fired agent Scott Boras and hired Nick Chanock, with the conflict centering on how earnings were handled and represented in operating agreements for the LLCs.
Unknown Worlds co-founders’ lawyers accuse Krafton of deliberately leaking a memo about Subnautica 2’s early-access launch in May, claiming the move violated a court-ordered judgment and harmed the game, team, and community; Krafton says the message simply celebrated staff efforts and milestone results.
Newly unsealed court exhibits reveal Blake Lively sent a Feb. 8, 2023 voice message to It Ends With Us director Justin Baldoni, candidly detailing how overwhelmed she felt returning to work, balancing back-to-back projects and childcare, and proposing timeline tweaks. The notes surface amid Lively’s sexual harassment/retaliation lawsuit against Baldoni, which he denies, with trial set for May 2026 in New York; the audio also touches on changes to a rooftop scene during production.
A California court has ordered Nicki Minaj to pay $503,000 to a former employee, and if she does not comply, she could face liens or foreclosure on her $20 million California mansion.
South Korean label ADOR has terminated its contract with NewJeans member Danielle and plans legal action against her family and former CEO Min Hee Jin, amid ongoing legal disputes and court rulings affirming the group's contracts until 2029. The agency cited difficulties in continuing the partnership and aims to resolve misunderstandings and controversies to restore fan trust.
A federal judge is inclined to deny a preservationist group's request to halt Trump's White House ballroom project, citing lack of evidence of irreparable harm, with a final decision expected soon. The case involves concerns over legal compliance and independent reviews, as construction proceeds amid ongoing legal and political debates.
A federal judge indicated he might allow the Trump administration to proceed with its controversial White House ballroom addition, giving the White House two weeks to submit detailed plans amid ongoing legal and security concerns, including lawsuits and questions about compliance with historic preservation laws.
The Trump administration argues that construction of a new ballroom at the White House must continue due to security concerns, asserting that halting work would hinder Secret Service operations, despite a lawsuit from the National Trust for Historic Preservation seeking to pause the project for review. A court hearing is scheduled for Tuesday to address the dispute.
Netflix defends its docuseries 'Sean Combs: The Reckoning' against claims by Diddy and his lawyers that it is an act of retaliation and contains false information, asserting the project is legally obtained and not a hit piece, while legal threats and potential court actions loom.
A judge denied the Rose Bowl's request for a TRO to prevent UCLA from moving to SoFi Stadium, citing no emergency and suggesting further information gathering before a possible injunction before the 2026 season; UCLA has not confirmed a move but hasn't ruled it out, amid ongoing legal considerations.
A Los Angeles County judge denied a temporary restraining order sought by the Rose Bowl and Pasadena to prevent UCLA from moving its football games away from the Rose Bowl, citing lack of emergency and ongoing legal considerations. The case involves UCLA's long-term lease and potential move to SoFi Stadium, with the court emphasizing the public interest and contractual obligations involved.
The Supreme Court declined to hear a case that sought to overturn the 2015 decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide, providing relief to LGBTQ advocates amid fears of potential rollback, though some conservative justices have indicated interest in revisiting the precedent in future cases.
An appeals court has ruled that the Trump administration can be compelled to pay full SNAP benefits, highlighting the importance of food assistance for millions of Americans, despite ongoing legal and political disputes that have temporarily paused the payments. The case involves complex legal proceedings and political disagreements, with potential implications for federal funding and government operations.